Small space living can be beautiful, no doubt. And with energy bills and living costs quickly rising, living small also means living more affordably. These one-bedroom condos are energy efficient, with less cleaning and maintenance required, and can be wonderfully cosy and intimate. And, of course, condos offer all the advantages of home ownership, with added benefits such as amenities and enhanced security. Perfect for young couples or single, first-time buyers, one-bedrooms offer modern, sophisticated and convenient living in Ottawa’s most desirable areas. Here are a few listed for sale recently on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Location: 1 Rosamond St. #202, Almonte
Asking price: $199,333
Key features: This bright, open-concept unit is in the historic Millfall building, with a view of the Mississippi River, and features high ceilings, deep window sills, hardwood floors, updated four-piece bath with heated floor, large renovated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, and master bedroom with double closets. Walking distance to Almonte’s notable quaint shops and restaurants.
Listing date: July 2
MLS#: 962859
Stittsville bungalow-style unit is wheelchair accessible.
Location: 16 Pebble Beach Court, Stittsville
Asking price: $189,900
Key features: This one-bedroom townhouse — a wheelchair-accessible, bungalow-style condo — is located in a cul-de-sac condo community that is quiet, peaceful and private. It has an open-concept living and dining room with French doors, wainscotting, hardwood throughout, a large eat-in kitchen and three-season, south-facing sun room with scenic views. Includes main-floor laundry and three-piece bathroom with open-style shower.
Listing date: Aug. 4
MLS#: 15607473
A one-bedroom-plus-den on Somerset Street was built in 2008.
Location: 138 Somerset St. #406
Asking price: $279,900
Key features: A spacious one-bedroom-plus-den that’s move-in ready, with upgraded hardwood floors, open-concept living/dining/kitchen areas and large breakfast bar, plus in-unit laundry, plentiful storage and more. The building features a rooftop patio with barbecue and entertaining space. Close to Elgin Street, Rideau Canal, Rideau Centre, and Parliament Hill.
Listing date: July 29
MLS#: 966401
360 McLeod St. is part of Urban Capital’s Central condo project in Centretown.
Location: 360 McLeod St. #314
Asking price: $299,900
Key features: This one-bedroom-plus-den condo in Centretown is all about urban living, with high-grade finishes, nine-foot ceilings, top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances, engineered hardwood floors, euro-designed kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as industrial-chic exposed concrete, a walk-in laundry suite, quartz counters and an 87-square-foot private balcony.
Listing date: Aug. 13
MLS#: 968191
This executive luxury condo in the ByWard Market was designed by Barry J Hobin & Associates Architects.
Location: 144 Clarence St. #2A
Asking price: $546,000
Key features: This executive luxury ByWard Market condo, built by Routeburn Urban Developments with Barry Hobin, boasts uninterrupted interior space with 10-foot ceilings. The modified one-bedroom is freshly painted and has oak hardwood, a gas fireplace, perforated steel partition wall, Juliette balcony and in-unit elevator access.
Listing date: March 31
MLS#: 947654
